The Philadelphia 76ers will play against the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference game on Wednesday. The 76ers have a season record of 23 wins and 49 losses, and their home record is 12 wins and 22 losses. The Wizards have a season record of 15 wins and 56 losses, with 8 wins and 28 losses on the road. Historically, Philadelphia has been strong at home against Washington, winning 16 of their last 18 home games. However, they are currently on a five-game losing streak.
The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are considered the favorites, with a 3-point spread. The over/under for the game is set at 230.5 points. Predictions for this game are available from advanced computer models.
According to a SportsLine projection model, which has a strong track record in NBA predictions, it has historically provided significant profit for bettors. This model enters Week 23 of the 2024-25 NBA season with a record of 153-113 on top-rated NBA picks since last season, earning nearly $4,000 in profit. Their spread picks are particularly strong this season with a 20-10 (67%) success rate.
The model has analyzed the Washington vs. Philadelphia game and its picks are available on SportsLine. Here are the betting lines for the game:
- Spread: 76ers -3
- Over/Under: 230.5 points
- Money Line: 76ers: -147, Wizards: +125
- Picks: See predictions on SportsLine
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Why the 76ers Could Cover the Spread
The 76ers are looking to break their losing streak after their fifth consecutive loss on Monday, a 112-99 defeat to the Pelicans. Despite the loss, Justin Edwards performed well, scoring 19 points with three rebounds and two assists. He has scored 19 or more points in his last four games.
Philadelphia has been dominant against Washington recently, winning their last six encounters. The Wizards are currently the lowest-ranked team in the Eastern Conference and have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, going 1-5 against the spread in their last six games. Washington`s defense is also a concern, as they allow an average of 120.5 points per game, which is the worst in the NBA.
Why the Wizards Could Cover the Spread
Despite being favored by the point spread in their Monday game, the Wizards lost to the Raptors 112-104, marking their fifth straight loss.
Jordan Poole is a key player for the Wizards` offense, leading the team in scoring (20.5 points) and assists (4.5 per game). He is shooting 42.6% from the field and 37.5% from 3-point range, which is his career best. Additionally, the 76ers have not performed well against the spread at home recently, with a 2-8 record in their last 10 home games.
Making Your 76ers vs. Wizards Picks
The SportsLine model has simulated this game 10,000 times and is predicting the total score to be Under the set over/under. It has also generated a point-spread pick with a success rate of over 60% in simulations. For the model`s pick, visit SportsLine.
To find out who will win between the Wizards and 76ers and which side of the spread to bet on with over 60% confidence, go to SportsLine now to see the pick from the model that has a 153-113 record on top-rated NBA picks since last season.
Jasper Hawthorne